For the 2025 school year, there are 4 community colleges serving 41,313 students in Bakersfield, California.
The top ranked community college in Bakersfield, CA is San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield.
Kern County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.65, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 43:1.
Top Ranked Bakersfield, CA Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Private for-profit
201 New Stine Road
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(559) 734-9000
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(559) 734-9000
| 1,285 students
California Aeronautical University
Private for-profit
1450 Boughton Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 615-5915
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 615-5915
| 462 students
Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield
Private for-profit
3000 Ming Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 404-7575
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 404-7575
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Bakersfield, CA?
There are 4 community colleges serving 41,313 students in Bakersfield, CA.
What is community college diversity score in Bakersfield, CA?
Community colleges in Kern County, CA have a diversity score of 0.65, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Bakersfield, CA?
Community colleges in Bakersfield, CA have approximately 84% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.
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